-Gallic Wars- Lost. In a war whose ending foreshadows the next 2000 years of French history, France is conquered by of all things, an Italian. [Or at ths time in history, a Roman -ed.]

-Hundred Years War- Mostly lost, saved at last by female schizophrenic who inadvertently creates The First Rule of French Warfare; "France's armies are victorious only when not led by a Frenchman." Sainted.

-Italian Wars- Lost. France becomes the first and only country to ever lose two wars when fighting Italians.

-Wars of Religion- France goes 0-5-4 against the Huguenots

-Thirty Years War- France is technically not a participant, but manages to get invaded anyway. Claims a tie on the basis that eventually the other participants started ignoring her.

-War of Revolution- Tied. Frenchmen take to wearing red flowerpots as chapeaux.

-The Dutch War- Tied

-War of the Augsburg League/King William's War/French and Indian War- Lost, but claimed as a tie. Three ties in a row induces deluded Frogophiles the world over to label the period as the height of French military power.

-War of the Spanish Succession- Lost. The War also gave the French their first taste of a Marlborough, which they have loved every since.

-American Revolution- In a move that will become quite familiar to future Americans, France claims a win even though the English colonists saw far more action. This is later known as "de Gaulle Syndrome", and leads to the Second Rule of French Warfare; "France only wins when America does most of the fighting."

-French Revolution- Won, primarily due the fact that the opponent was also French.

-The Napoleonic Wars- Lost. Temporary victories (remember the First Rule!) due to leadership of a Corsican, who ended up being no match for a British footwear designer.

-The Franco-Prussian War- Lost. Germany first plays the role of drunk Frat boy to France's ugly girl home alone on a Saturday night.

-World War I- Tied and on the way to losing, France is saved by the United States [Entering the war late -ed.]. Thousands of French women find out what it's like to not only sleep with a winner, but one who doesn't call her "Fraulein." Sadly, widespread use of condoms by American forces forestalls any improvement in the French bloodline.

-World War II- Lost. Conquered French liberated by the United States and Britain just as they finish learning the Horst Wessel Song.

-War in Indochina- Lost. French forces plead sickness; take to bed with the Dien Bien Flu

-Algerian Rebellion- Lost. Loss marks the first defeat of a western army by a Non-Turkic Muslim force since the Crusades, and produces the First Rule of Muslim Warfare; "We can always beat the French." This rule is identical to the First Rules of the Italians, Russians, Germans, English, Dutch, Spanish, Vietnamese and Esquimaux.

Oh, wicked, wicked Syria. Oh, she is a naughty country, and she must pay the penalty. And here in France, we have but one punishment for gassing people with neurotoxins. You must tie her down on a bed and spank her.

The importance of this report cannot be overstated enough. It was initially leaked to Lebanon's Al-Safir newspaper. http://www.al-monitor.com/pulse/politics/2013/08/saudi-russia-putin-ba ndar-meeting-syria-egypt.html">Here's Bandar's whole strategy, unveiled in his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, already reported by Asia Times Online. After trying - for four hours - to convince Putin to drop Syria, Bandar is adamant: ''There is no escape from the military option.''

jjorsett:YixilTesiphon: vpb: They are supposedly sending a carrier battle group, so they might be serious. It would be nice if they took care of it.

Take care of what? There are no reasonable goals.

They can blow up an empty office building or two.

You could make the use of chemical weapons on civilians be a losing strategy in a civil war through a variety of strikes on Assad's military power. This may or may not influence the decisions of future combatants.

Was on a US destroyer operating with Charles de Gaulle about 7 years ago in the Arabian Gulf. Sunday mornings they sent there helo over to us with several large bags of fresh baguettes, a wheel of brie, and a wheel of roquefort.

Was on a US destroyer operating with Charles de Gaulle about 7 years ago in the Arabian Gulf. Sunday mornings they sent there helo over to us with several large bags of fresh baguettes, a wheel of brie, and a wheel of roquefort.

Do Americans ACTUALLY think France, among the most belligerent and warlike nations in the history of the world, and one with one of the worlds most advanced (and most enthusiastic to blow shiat up) militaries around, are simpering cowards who send letters instead of bombs? The French are basically lunatics held in check by the pressure of the rest of europe.

I am sure the actual US military vets know this very well.. but shiat the rest of you bought a load of flannel.

gaspode:Do Americans ACTUALLY think France, among the most belligerent and warlike nations in the history of the world, and one with one of the worlds most advanced (and most enthusiastic to blow shiat up) militaries around, are simpering cowards who send letters instead of bombs? The French are basically lunatics held in check by the pressure of the rest of europe.

I am sure the actual US military vets know this very well.. but shiat the rest of you bought a load of flannel.

gaspode:Do Americans ACTUALLY think France, among the most belligerent and warlike nations in the history of the world, and one with one of the worlds most advanced (and most enthusiastic to blow shiat up) militaries around, are simpering cowards who send letters instead of bombs?

-Gallic Wars- Lost. In a war whose ending foreshadows the next 2000 years of French history, France is conquered by of all things, an Italian. [Or at ths time in history, a Roman -ed.]

-Hundred Years War- Mostly lost, saved at last by female schizophrenic who inadvertently creates The First Rule of French Warfare; "France's armies are victorious only when not led by a Frenchman." Sainted.

-Italian Wars- Lost. France becomes the first and only country to ever lose two wars when fighting Italians.

-Wars of Religion- France goes 0-5-4 against the Huguenots

-Thirty Years War- France is technically not a participant, but manages to get invaded anyway. Claims a tie on the basis that eventually the other participants started ignoring her.

-War of Revolution- Tied. Frenchmen take to wearing red flowerpots as chapeaux.

-The Dutch War- Tied

-War of the Augsburg League/King William's War/French and Indian War- Lost, but claimed as a tie. Three ties in a row induces deluded Frogophiles the world over to label the period as the height of French military power.

-War of the Spanish Succession- Lost. The War also gave the French their first taste of a Marlborough, which they have loved every since.

-American Revolution- In a move that will become quite familiar to future Americans, France claims a win even though the English colonists saw far more action. This is later known as "de Gaulle Syndrome", and leads to the Second Rule of French Warfare; "France only wins when America does most of the fighting."

-French Revolution- Won, primarily due the fact that the opponent was also French.

-The Napoleonic Wars- Lost. Temporary victories (remember the First Rule!) due to leadership of a Corsican, who ended up being no match for a British footwear designer.

-The Franco-Prussian War- Lost. Germany first plays the role of drunk Frat boy to France's ugly girl home alone on a Saturday night.

-World War I- Tied and on the way to losing, Fr ...

There's also the French invasion of Mexico in the 1860s, which France set up a puppet empire but eventually lost. The French didn't get a clue when they lost the Battle of Puebla to the Mexicans on May 5, 1862. The Mexicans have since made a national holiday out of the date of their victory, Cinco de Mayo.

-Gallic Wars- Lost. In a war whose ending foreshadows the next 2000 years of French history, France is conquered by of all things, an Italian. [Or at ths time in history, a Roman -ed.]

-Hundred Years War- Mostly lost, saved at last by female schizophrenic who inadvertently creates The First Rule of French Warfare; "France's armies are victorious only when not led by a Frenchman." Sainted.

-Italian Wars- Lost. France becomes the first and only country to ever lose two wars when fighting Italians.

-Wars of Religion- France goes 0-5-4 against the Huguenots

-Thirty Years War- France is technically not a participant, but manages to get invaded anyway. Claims a tie on the basis that eventually the other participants started ignoring her.

-War of Revolution- Tied. Frenchmen take to wearing red flowerpots as chapeaux.

-The Dutch War- Tied

-War of the Augsburg League/King William's War/French and Indian War- Lost, but claimed as a tie. Three ties in a row induces deluded Frogophiles the world over to label the period as the height of French military power.

-War of the Spanish Succession- Lost. The War also gave the French their first taste of a Marlborough, which they have loved every since.

-American Revolution- In a move that will become quite familiar to future Americans, France claims a win even though the English colonists saw far more action. This is later known as "de Gaulle Syndrome", and leads to the Second Rule of French Warfare; "France only wins when America does most of the fighting."

-French Revolution- Won, primarily due the fact that the opponent was also French.

-The Napoleonic Wars- Lost. Temporary victories (remember the First Rule!) due to leadership of a Corsican, who ended up being no match for a British footwear designer.

-The Franco-Prussian War- Lost. Germany first plays the role of drunk Frat boy to France's ugly girl home alone on a Saturday night.

-World War I- Tied and on the way to losing, France is saved by the United States [Entering the war late -ed.]. Thousands of French women find out what it's like to not only sleep with a winner, but one who doesn't call her "Fraulein." Sadly, widespread use of condoms by American forces forestalls any improvement in the French bloodline.

-World War II- Lost. Conquered French liberated by the United States and Britain just as they finish learning the Horst Wessel Song.

-War in Indochina- Lost. French forces plead sickness; take to bed with the Dien Bien Flu

-Algerian Rebellion- Lost. Loss marks the first defeat of a western army by a Non-Turkic Muslim force since the Crusades, and produces the First Rule of Muslim Warfare; "We can always beat the French." This rule is identical to the First Rules of the Italians, Russians, Germans, English, Dutch, Spanish, Vietnamese and Esquimaux.

You forgot Vietnam. France started it and walked away after hooking/tricking the US to enter the theater.